Peugeot 208 / e-208 2023– car dimensions: 4055 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1430 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,455 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The Allure cabin has a 10-inch HD touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard, plus a 10-inch digital instrument panel. Automatic climate control is fitted, along with programmable cruise control. Front and rear parking sensors come standard. Lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking are included across the range. Blind spot warning and a reversing camera are available via packs or on higher trims.
Boot space is 352 litres with seats up on petrol and hybrid models, or 309 litres on the e-208. Folding the rear seats gives up to 1163 litres on petrol/hybrid or 1118 litres on electric versions. There is a load lip to clear.
Petrol and hybrid versions can tow up to 1200 kg braked or 645 kg unbraked. Electric versions are not rated for towing. Payload is around 470 kg depending on the powertrain. A tow bar option includes trailer sway mitigation and specific cooling on non-electric models. The car suits light everyday loads rather than heavy work use.
The Allure cabin uses the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with compact steering wheel, 10-inch configurable digital instrument panel and 10-inch HD touchscreen. Front seats are comfort type in tri-material Casual Lomsa embossed fabric with leather effect and cloth, Quartz stitching, with manual longitudinal, backrest and driver height adjustment. A high centre console includes storage armrest and two cup holders. Acoustic windscreen cuts wind noise. Dark-tinted rear glass and electrochrome mirror are fitted. Heated front seats and multi-way electric driver seat with lumbar and massage come only on higher grades or packs.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2019 tests (adult 91%, child 86%, VRU 56%, assist 71%).
Standard safety includes 6 airbags, Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist, driver attention warning, speed limit recognition and tyre pressure monitoring.
Allure adds front and rear parking sensors as standard.
e-208 service: initial check at 8,000 miles/1 year, then every 16,000 miles/2 years.
Petrol/hybrid service interval 12,500 miles or 1 year.
e-208 traction battery warranty 8 years/100,000 miles.
The 208 Allure is offered with petrol, hybrid or full-electric power. The e-208 uses a 50 or 51 kWh battery for zero tailpipe emissions and instant torque. Petrol versions use the 1.2 PureTech engine. Real-world efficiency depends on driving style and conditions. official figures are WLTP-based.
Servicing is straightforward. Electric models need less frequent visits after the first year because there is no engine oil change. Brake fluid and cabin filter still require regular attention. Petrol cars follow annual or mileage-based checks. Official service plans help manage costs.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the class with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep, attention monitoring and full airbag set. The 2019 Euro NCAP result of four stars still applies across the generation, including e-208. ISOFIX points are standard on outer rear seats.
Keeping the car is simple with connected services for remote pre-conditioning on electric versions and SOS assistance. Battery health is covered long-term on e-208. Regular dealer or independent servicing maintains warranty and residual value.
Length 4055 mm, Width 1745 mm, Height 1430 mm, Wheelbase 2540 mm (208 / e-208 2023-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot Italia listino PDF, UK/Lux/Czech Peugeot PDFs, Quattroruote.it listino.